MADISON, Wis. – After celebrating the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Wisconsinites losing their right to make their own medical decisions, Ron Johnson is now opposed to the Respect for Marriage Act. This legislation would enshrine Wisconsinites’ right to marry whoever they want regardless of sexual orientation. “Ron Johnson will stop

Franklin, WI – This week many students across Wisconsin as well as those in Uvalde, Texas are returningto their classrooms. Students and parents hopeful for the new year are also concerned about schoolsafety due to the dramatic increase in school shootings across America. For this reason, Forward Latinoalong with our

STRONGS PRAIRIE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the Township of Strongs Prairie, Wis. that occurred on the night of Tuesday, September 6, 2022. At approximately 6:51 p.m., an Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy was

MILWAUKEE (September 6, 2022) — On Sept. 8, four MPS middle schools will join Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative which addresses barriers to digital inclusion and helps drive equity within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program

GREEN BAY, WI – Today, Rep. Shelton (D-Green Bay) joined Governor Tony Evers and State Superintendent Jill Underly at Edison Middle School to discuss and celebrate the K-12 budget investments for the 2023-2025 biennium. On the announcement and visit, Rep. Shelton shared this statement: “Great thanks to Governor Evers and

MADISON—Today, Gov. Tony Evers and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly announced their shared K-12 education priorities for the 2023-25 state biennial budget. Their plan increases funding for public schools by nearly $2 billion. This announcement comes as the new school year begins and the state is projected

MILWAUKEE (September 6, 2022) – Washington High School is slated to begin work on the replacement of the existing track and athletic field and welcomes media and the community to a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, September 8, at 10:30 a.m. Partner organizations Milwaukee Public Schools, Common Ground, and the

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels used his personal foundation to fund extreme anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion groups. Michels took to conservative talk radio the following day. He did not explain or refute his radical beliefs–instead Michels threatened violence against the media by calling

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Gov. Tony Evers announced his plans for investing in Wisconsin students in the upcoming 2023 state budget, including an increase of up to $2 billion to fund our public schools. A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch described Gov. Evers’ K-12 plan as a necessary next

WHAT:  Voting issues go far beyond wheelchair accessibility at polling places. Join “Empowering the Disability Vote: Civic Engagement for the Disability Community and Their Allies” for a virtual conversation on the barriers people with disabilities face when voting.  Panelists will discuss ways to help people of all abilities exercise their civil rights.  “Citizens of

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ failure to be an even minimally-competent governor is becoming increasingly clear. The latest evidence of this comes from a report by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau on his slipshod oversight of nearly a hundred million dollars in broadband grants. As reported today: “Broadband service providers that received millions

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, in the wake of the Water Street shooting last Friday in Milwaukee, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, Eric Toney, called on Governor Evers to immediately direct ARPA funds to the Milwaukee Police to address public safety concerns, called

MILWAUKEE, WI – Effective immediately, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors will hold its Board and committee meetings in person in the Auditorium of the Central Services Building. The Board invites the public to join committee members for its meetings at the Central Services Auditorium, 5225 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee. In an

MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers announced today his plans to make significant investments in education, focusing on literacy programs, school-based mental health, and addressing staff shortages, all while holding the line on property taxes. Tim Michels responded by doubling down on his radical education agenda, which includes his support for a costly universal school choice bill,

OSHKOSH – The Ron Johnson campaign launched a new series of ads taking a baseball bat to the myth that Lt. Gov. Barnes is a moderate. The ads will run on television statewide and take Barnes to task for his record of supporting policies that are way too extreme for Wisconsin voters.

Stevens Point, WI – Since opening its doors in 2017, Feltz’s Dairy Store has drawn customers to Stevens Point with its unique atmosphere and exceptional products. Their homemade cheese curds have earned Senator Patrick Testin’s nomination in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce’s (WMC) “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest. “People want to

[Appleton, WI] – Attorneys for the Republican Party of Wisconsin have filed ethics complaints with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, against 3rd Congressional District Candidate Brad Pfaff and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes.The complaint details how in 2021 and 2022, both candidates accepted illegal campaign donations from lobbyists in violation of

LA CROSSE — Derrick Van Orden has repeatedly pledged to seek a seat on the House Agriculture Committee, but he has only rhetoric and a track record of insurrection, probation, and harassment to bring to the committee. That’s why today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff slammed Derrick

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is approaching a pivotal moment on the path to constructing a new history center. Over the next several months, Society staff will be packing up artifacts at the Wisconsin Historical Museum and moving them into safe storage at the State Archive Preservation Facility.